Paris-Charles de Gaulle: Air France Business Class Lounge (Terminal 2E, Hall L)
Inspired by the number of comments I’ve seen on Instagram reels and travel blogs asking for more honest airline lounge coverage, I’m bringing you my first airline lounge review! Lounge access was included with our Air France business class tickets from Barcelona to Seoul, and with a 6+ hour layover at CDG on our way home, it was something I was intentionally looking for when booking.
There was a less expensive ticket option that did not include lounge access, but given the length of our layovers, I specifically chose tickets that already included lounge access. Having a place to settle in, eat proper meals, and let everyone reset felt worth prioritizing before a long-haul flight.
Air France operates multiple lounges across CDG, including three lounges in Terminal 2E depending on the hall (K, L, and M), additional lounges in Terminal 2F and Terminal 2G, and an exclusive La Première First Class Lounge for Air France’s first class passengers.
Flight information board in the Air France lounge
Why Are There So Many Air France Lounges at CDG?
Paris Charles de Gaulle isn’t just big—it’s complicated. Terminal 2 alone is a massive, sprawling complex made up of seven interconnected sub-terminals (2A through 2G) arranged in a long, linear layout. Some sections are connected by pedestrian walkways (notably 2A–2C and 2B–2D), while others require using the airport shuttle system (N1 and N2 shuttles connect 2A, 2C, 2E, 2F, and 2G).
Because of this layout, Air France operates multiple lounges throughout Terminal 2, rather than one central flagship space. Lounge access is based strictly on where your flight departs, including both the terminal and the specific hall. If you’re flying out of Terminal 2E, Hall M, for example, you can’t access the lounge in Terminal 2E, Hall L, even though they’re technically in the same terminal.
It may feel redundant at first, but the system exists to keep passengers close to their departure gates—and to prevent long treks across one of Europe’s largest and busiest airports.
This review focuses specifically on the Air France Business Class Lounge in Terminal 2E, Hall L.
One of the hallways in the Air France business class lounge in terminal 2E, hall L
We arrived at the lounge around 9:00am, and it was packed. Finding seats together wasn’t easy at first, I just managed to find a family leaving as I was walking past. Things cleared out before 10:00am so there was a bit more breathing room. Once it thinned out, it became clear there’s actually a lot of seating spread throughout the space—it’s just harder to appreciate when the lounge is at peak capacity. I even heard staff mention how unusually busy it was, though this was three days before Christmas, which likely explains it.
Despite the crowds, the lounge never felt chaotic or overly loud - just BUSY. As a parent, I really appreciated that I never felt like my kids were a disruption, which isn’t always the case in premium airport spaces.
The Clarins space at the Air France business class lounge in terminal 2E, hall L
Once we found seating, I headed straight for the Clarins Spa desk hoping to book one of the 15-20 minute facials. The facials are complimentary, on a first-come, first-served basis with no appointment necessary, but it was already fully booked for the day. Actually, the woman that was already there before me was getting the last appointment available.
Clarins Spa in the Air France business class lounge in terminal 2E, hall L
I was surprised considering our flight wasn’t until 3pm and it was barely 9:30am. I had really been looking forward to a quiet, 15 minute facial, without kids talking to me, so that was quite a bummer for me personally. Hopefully you’ll have better luck!
One of the many coffee’s I went through while waiting in the Air France business class lounge in terminal 2E, hall L
Food-wise, the lounge worked well for us. My kids ate plenty from the breakfast offerings, plus fruit and yogurt from the lunch spread. I thought the lunch options were genuinely good without being heavy, which was ideal before a long-haul flight. The drink selection felt limited, but acceptable.
There is the main buffet at one end of the lounge with hot foods, drink fridges, a “bar” and a cold food bar. During lunch, a “Special of the Day” was also cooked in this area. In the middle of the lounge you’ll find the same buffet offerings on a smaller scale. It’s nice that it’s broken up this way to minimize foot traffic at one end of the lounge.
Some of the lunch I ate in the lounge
There’s a small kids area just to the left of the entrance, though it’s fairly minimal. One family had taken over the space—we had actually come up in the elevator with them—so it was clear they chose it when seating elsewhere was limited. My kids checked it out and quickly moved on; it didn’t hold their interest. There was a table top video game and seating that I noticed when I walked by.
The detox bar in the Air France lounge.
Beyond the main seating areas, the lounge has a lot of quieter corners that make a long stay feel manageable. There’s a small “private” room, an instant relaxation or nap room, a detox bar with fruit-infused waters, and even a sauna.
One of the female shower rooms in the Air France lounge
Seating is plentiful once the crowds thin out, with couches, armchairs, and smaller seating clusters spread throughout the main space and down the hallways, so it never feels like everyone is packed into one room.
There’s also an information desk staffed with Air France employees, and a flight information board, which are nice to have nearby during a long layover.
If I were traveling solo and lounge access wasn’t included, I do think this lounge would be worth the €90 for a long layover—especially for the space, food, and ability to reset. For a family of four, though, I’m less sure I’d want to pay that price out of pocket. That’s exactly why I chose tickets that already included access.
Overall, the lounge gave us a clean, comfortable place to eat, rest, and recharge, with the option to shower and easy access to Air France staff if needed. For long layovers—especially when traveling as a family—it served its purpose well and made the wait far more manageable.
Practical Lounge Info (Good to Know)
Location: Paris CDG – Terminal 2E, Hall L
Access timing: Up to 3 hours before departure at the start of your itinerary; no time limit during layovers or connections
Included with: Eligible Air France Business Class tickets, La Première, and select Flying Blue / SkyTeam elite statuses
Paid access: Available at CDG for €90 or 18,000 Flying Blue miles, subject to availability
Crowds: Busiest in the early morning; noticeably calmer mid-morning
Spa tip: Clarins treatments book fast—go there first if it matters
Families: Kids are welcome; calm atmosphere matters more than the kids area
Pets: Allowed
This lounge review reflects our firsthand experience and was last updated in 2026.
